John Gill's Exposition on Ezra 5:11

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And thus they returned us answer, etc.] To the purpose and in the manner following: saying, we are the servants of the God of heaven and earth; signifying that they were doing his work, in obedience to his will, and to whom they were accountable: and build the house that was builded these many years ago; even five hundred years ago, or thereabout; so that they were not erecting a building where there was none before, but were rebuilding what was in ruins: which a great king of Israel builded and set up; King Solomon, who was a great king for wisdom, honour, riches, peace, prosperity, and extent of his kingdom.

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